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Oconnar Family History

Oconnar Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: O'connor, Conner, Connard, Connor, Bonnar, O'conner, Conway, Corner

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Where is the Oconnar family from?

You can see how Oconnar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oconnar family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Oconnar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 12 Oconnar families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 48% of all the recorded Oconnar's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Oconnar families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oconnar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Oconnar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oconnar. 22% of Oconnar men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Oconnar women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Oconnar were Janitor and Clerk. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Janitor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    17%
  • Housework
    13%
  • Stenographer
    13%
  • Clerk
    13%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Oconnar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oconnar census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 262 immigration records available for the last name Oconnar. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 80 military records available for the last name Oconnar. For the veterans among your Oconnar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oconnar lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Oconnar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Oconnar in 1969 was 68, and 95 in 1999.

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